Superlux HD-662 F

Amazing headphones on a budget

I bought two pairs of these for recording and couldn't be happier with the quality. The sound is great, not exactly flat but not too coloured either. The build quality is excellent - I've been using them for a couple of years now, dropping them, running over with a chair, putting on/taking off - they still look brand new.

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Good God, What do you want?

I put these up against my Sony Pro studio phones. Result: The Sony is a little more efficient, more comfortable, and the timbre with definition is better. How much better is the issue. The Superlux is good enough is the answer. Would I suggest mixing for accuracy in the studio? No, but you could. Low mid high, it's all there. Comfortable enough to do the job. The non-coiled cord is a benefit as it doesn't get tangled and the effective length is t... Show Morehere and ready. My reason to buy these was to use live. The Sony's fold up which a pain compared to the Superlux which is a standard design. Also I'm not banging an expensive headphone around which is a reality in the live setting. The isolate quite well, probably better than the Sony. As an example I listened to music then turned on the shop vacuum without the vacuum being a problem. As I elude to in the heading, what more does a person want in this price range? They work well enough to buy two. And though I haven't tried I am guessing a soft replacement velour pad will likely be of great comfort improvement. But at a cost in loosing some seal. You have to scrutinize the purpose. For my purpose these are a winner.Show Less

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Great if you're on a budget

If you want a pair of closed back headphones that are relatively flat and you're on a budget, then these are probably for you. I use them in my studio for tracking everything, including drums, and they are great for that because they fill almost all the boxes for that use. They got good isolation, can get quite loud, the sound isn't too colored so you can hear what you're playing, and all that while being cheap so you don't have to worry too mu... Show Morech about musicians throwing them around. In fact I plan to get a couple more pairs soon for the same purpose. For comparison's sake, I used the t.bone HD990D before these and while they had good isolation and they're still working fine after many years of use, they were definitely coloring the sound a lot and sometimes I had to do EQ adjustments to get a better picture of what was being captured. I also own a pair of AKG 271 mkII from which Superlux seems to have copied the design. In comparison the AKGs are closer to the monitor sound (flatter) and are certainly more comfortable. They also have easily swapable cables which is a plus, but they also cost about 3-4 times the price (they've gotten much cheaper since I got them). One thing the Superlux have that the AKGs don't and it was kinda impressive, is very rich bass. I'm not talking about the crappy overwhelming super hyped bass you hear from many consumer type headphones, but actual rich bass. They might not be totally flat in the lower frequencies as I feel they are bumping the lows a bit, but you don't have any particular resonant frequencies striking out that would make them unusable. Truth is that I keep these around to check my mixes whenever I am mixing something particularly bass heavy, because they give me more info on what's happening down there in comparison to both the AKGs and my monitors. If you've got the money, the AKGs are a good investment, but if you can't afford pricier heaphones, or just need some extra pairs around for monitoring/tracking purposes like me, go for the Superlux. On the downside, I would say that comfort is a bit of an issue because they will feel quite tight when you put them on your head. My head is above average in size so there's that, but I never had a problem with the AKGs or the t.bone in that matter. It's not a huge deal, but if you plan on wearing these for very long periods of time, they won't feel totally comfortable. On the other hand, after some hours of use I feel they aren't as tight as when I got them, but I have no way to measure that. I would also say that the build quality is ok, but I feel like the plastic is kinda cheap and I'm not entirely sure it will hold up for years to come. I have to say though that someone already through them on the floor in frustration at some point and they didn't even get a scratch, so I may be wrong. To sum up... Pros: Great sound,rich bass, quite flat, good isolation, price Cons: Might be uncomfortable (at least at first), ok-ish plasticShow Less

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Poor man's AKG K271

I bought these because I had to make some drum overdubs. I expected nothing too special, something like a 30¤ pair of cans. Well, I was wrong. As I first touched these headphones I noticed they were more solid than I thought. Then I plugged the cable in my interface, just to see everything worked, and I've got to say I was totally surprised. I'm not gonna tell you these are the best cans you can buy because they're not. But I don't think I ever s... Show Moreaw something as good at this price, especially for closed headphones. Cheap closed headphones tend to be a little messy and almost always sound muddy. Well of course I'm not saying you could make good mixes with these (you can't, these are for tracking!) but the sound is not that bad. Maybe the high frequencies are a little too nasty when you crank the volume up. Another good feature is sound isolation, although it was totally expected. The cable is ok, feels good. Maybe the weakness of these headphones is how they feel on your head. It's not the triumph of comfort. They're quite uncomfortable, but nothing too bad. We're always talking about 30¤ headphones! So, finally, I would recommend these if you need something like K271 but you wouldn't use them too much. These are great as occasional headphones. If you've got to use closed cans everyday maybe you could find better options and spending twice or three times could be worth for you in that case.Show Less

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For sound engineers

As others have mentioned before, those are no good for entertainment purposes. There is no boost in bass as ordinary headphones usually have. Also, I am not able to wear them more than two hours straight without making a break and letting my ears soothe a bit. I find all this OK because I was specially looking for headphones that are meant for careful audio listening as close to reality as possible and offer maximum insulation. These deliver. I actually wish they had been even tighter.

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Very good for the price, not the headphones to mix with.

We bought these out of curiosity and very good reviews, to be used as monitoring while recording drums. Packaging is spartan but adequate. They do look kind of unpolished at the close inspection, but famed Akg headphones look too if you ask me. Once in hand, they feel like they are built decently and designed smart, and will last much longer than the price suggests. They give decent isolation, but not perfect, definitely workable. Soundwise... Show More I find them surprisingly precise in the midrange, ok in the bass, but harsh in highs so much that I would never use them for any decision making listening. Maybe they will break in a bit, but I don't think they'll lose the harshness altogether. PROS - decent build quality - super price - nice loose cable - decent sound in mids, and lower volumes - decent isolation - light and not punishing to wear CONS - harsh highs - do not handle loudness well - tiresome due to the harsh highs / not suitable for long sessions.Show Less

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Amazing for the price

Great quality. It wont brake no matter what you do. Sound is good for my needs - im doing tracking with it.

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Great for the price

I bought these headphones for use in my home studio and for the money they are great quality. The sound is very good as they cover the whole ear and they are ok to wear for long listening sessions. The build quality is not bad and they also come with a bag / cover. Overalll these are good value for money and ideal if you want an entry level set of studio headphones

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inexpensive and high quality

I bought these headphones to have an extra set for recording. I have found that their quality is fantastic and can be used for mixing or testing track quality. For thirty euro it is an absolute bargain and I will buy another set for bigger recording sessions.

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perfect on-a-budget headphones

These are very confortable, no disconfort or pain, they fit perfectly and the cable length is enough for moving around (if you're recording, this is a must). They do mask the sound a bit, mainly the low end gets very boomy, so this is not for mixing. Use them for easy listening or gaming, they're fine. A little bit bulky to outdoor use. Considering the price, these turn out to be one of the best deals I've come across.

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Excelente relação preço/qualidade

Eu uso estes phones para monitorização em Estúdio e, sejamos sinceros, por este preço são os melhores que poderão encontrar. A construção é boa, a isolação sonora ótima, o som excelente, dentro desta gama de preços. Tenho vários phones e os únicos que consideram melhores que estes são uns Beyerdynamic DT770 (que custam cinco vezes mais). De resto, tenho AKG, Senheiser, alguns do dobro do preço destes Superlux e, para mim nenhum bate estes em qual... Show Moreidade. Ok, não são uns beyerdynamic TOP, mas enfim... por 30¤ é sem dúvida uma escolha certeira! Recomendo vivamente!!!Show Less

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Great sound with an uncomfortable usage

I am using these headphones as a secondary unit for mixing, along with my monitors. I am happy with them and sound quality is much higher than I expected. Although the sound quality is very nice, it does not look very sturdy. I have been using them for months but I am not sure if I could keep them still in case I were not a careful user. The product is not very comfortable and sometimes I suffer from head or neck ache after a few hours ... Show Moreof use. I want to conclude my review with a positive comment: The sound quality is amazing for this price. I highly recommend this product if you are on a budget.Show Less

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Great value!

I use these for tracking sessions in my studio. They sound amazing for the price. Not nearly as good as more expensive models from Sennheiser or AKG but incredible value for money. They are not something I would use for mixing or hifi listening but great for tracking sessions in the studio. They are pretty comfortable but do feel a little plasticky when wearing them for a long time. The cable seems a little fragile. I don't think they will l... Show Moreast forever in a hectic studio environment but neither will ANY headphones so all the better to buy these cheap ones. I can't remember think of any other headphones that provide this kind of sound quality for such a low price. Highly recommended if you need a pair of cheap "disposable" headphones.Show Less

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Love these headphones.

This is my 3rd pair of these as my girlfriend stole the spare set i had. The sound out of these things are incredible for what you spend on them. Very comfortable and the closed back means the shut out a lot of the outside ambience.They pretty much cover the full frequency band 10hz-30khz which again for the price is unbeatable. I use these for tracking instruments and they can handle some mixing dutys too. Would i recomend these? Yes i would get a set. I ordered these alongside a guitar about a month ago delivery from Germany to the UK was very fast.

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Great quality on a budget

I needed some closed back headphones for tracking and these do isolate very well. They also seem reasonably flat, I might use them for mixing too. The build quality seems good, nothing feels cheap. They are comfortable to use for extended periods of time, though during the summer it can get a bit hot.

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Amazing cans for very little cash

I love these headphones. So much so that I've purchased a few pairs, just in case a pair ever breaks and I can't get them from anywhere any more. That said, I've been using my first set on a daily basis, as well as for rehearsals and gigs, for quite some years now and haven't had a problem with them yet. The sound quality is brilliant - crisp trebles, nice mids and just the right amount of bass - they're super comfy (I wear them for 4 or 5 hour... Show Mores at a time with no comfort issues), they're nice and light and the closed back on them really deadens the sound from one's environment (I use them as my gig monitors with no problems, although my ears do get quite warm in them). I've tried many different headphones down the years and these out perform and out comfort most stuff, including sets many times more expensive than these. In summary, ace headphones for an incredibly ace price.Show Less

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Sounds great and has a lot of detail. Blocks outside noise very well. Can get quite sweaty. The leather (-ish material?) which covers the padding has cracked after 2 years of heavy use. The soft strap over the head is also starting to crack. I use them in studio as well as for everyday media consumption and gaming, and I am very happy with them. If they would break, I would probably just get another pair, or something similar from Superlux.

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A good product

At this price point there is not much you can offer with studio headphones but the Superlux HD-662 F does a decent enough of a job. They offer pretty balanced sound and a tight but full low-end. I believe the F model in the HD-662 series is the most flat when it comes to frequency response so it can be helpful doing some mixing with these but don't rely to them only, have a pair of monitor speakers too for mixing. These headphones offer a gr... Show Moreeat outside noise dampening because of their closed-back design. I could even recommend these as a recording headphones for a drummer, they damp that well. I have not needed any other headphones for what I bought them for. I do mixing, recording and even just listen to music with them sometimes. They have served me very well for 4 years and the only thing that has happened is the wear of the headband and the cushions that are covered with some fake leather are getting some small cracks. They come with 3.5mm jack with a 1/4" adapter jack. The adapter is threaded so it stays on very well. Very nice headphones for a music hobbyist, especially for their price!Show Less

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great headphones

For this money headphones are awesome. I was looking for closed type headphones specially for vocal recording, to reduce the spill from the backing track, as some vocalist prefer very loud monitoring. With Superlux it was no more an issue. great isolating. Also they sits very comfortable on a head, and feels very light. After few hours session you ears get a bit sweaty, but consider that this is closed type and no ventilation installed it's not a... Show More problem. Highly suggest to anyone for studio work, live recording and monitoring. I wouldn't suggest use them for mixing, only for monitoring. They have some lack of low end, but highs sounds crispy.Show Less

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Great headphones for the money

Use these for checking a recording mix while live mixing in a church. The headphones give great isolation from outside noise. Great sound quality for the money, perfect for what I need them for. One issue is the size, they are quite bulky.

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Great for the budget studio

I bought a pair of these to replace broken headphones at my youth clubs studio and after finishing a long weekend of recording with these I can safely say they are great headphones for a studio environment. There is virtually no bleed from the cans and they provide a good sound for tracking with. Opening the pack they do seem a little plasticy and cheap but if you take care of your gear then I think these should last a long time. I'm actuall... Show Morey considering buying a second pair because i was so impressed by them especially in this price bracket I don't think you can get better unless you pay at least double if not more The only complaint was that they left the ears feeling a little sweaty after long usage but I think we were on about 8 hours recording at that point so everything gets a little sweaty by then. In short get yourself a pair of these you wont be disappointedShow Less

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Absolutely fine, bargain!

I purchased a couple of these to mainly have as recording headphones, they work great and as expected. Minimal leakage, decent sound, exactly what I bought them for. In fact I could even consider using them for mixing. Great fit as well, tight but very comfortable. Couldn't be happier for the prize paid.

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Superlux HD-662 F

Superlux HD-662 F is a cheap and functional headphone, I use this one for musicians when they record. But I would not use it in a mixing situation or for referential work. If you want a more industri standard head phone take a look at som AKG phone or if you want my personal favorite headphones check out Beyerdynamics cheers

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Cheap but useable

I bought these to use through my bass guitar combo, and effects unit so i can play at any time a any volume. The only price being my hearing and the subsequent sets of headphones id have to buy to deal with the speakers starting to struggle after a few months use. Saying that i was using standard home headphones so i decided to try some cheap studio H-phones to see if they would be able to handle bass frequencies without farting after use. These ... Show Morehave been ok ive had them since Sept 2012 and there still doing ok and no farting. When i say play at any volume i dont thrash them, just enough volume to match the small 15w combo i use at home. They can get a little warm as they encompass the whole of your ear to exclude any sound other than whats coming out of the phones. I would recommend these to anyone on a budget or for use in the way i use them- no point using Beyer or Sennheiser to play you guitar through. These cheap headphones are more than up to the task.Show Less

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